Q My mom has diabetes! Any diet pyramids to follow? Any ways to cure it?
Unfortunately there is no known permanent cure for diabetes. Blood sugar levels are mainly determined by your diet. Thus, to maintain a steady blood sugar level, it is essential to follow some diet tips that your mother can follow: Have small amounts of food at frequent intervals. 3 full meals should be divided into 6 small meals. Cut out high carbohydrate food like junk food, fried food, sweets, ice cream, colas, bakery products from her diet. Ensure intake of slow releasing carbohydrates like brown rice, sweet potatoes, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and nuts. Ask her to take raw fruits but not fruit juices. She can have fresh vegetables and sea foods as much as possible. A healthy diet will help her exert a fair level of control on her blood sugar levels. She will also need to take medication or insulin regularly.